Can you overcharge a radio battery?
Store your batteries in a cool, dry place (at room temperature). Storing a fully charged lithium-ion battery in a hot area is the worst thing you can do to the battery. Do not leave or charge your radio or the battery in your car if it is hot out. Overcharging your radio can also reduce battery life.
How do you charge a pure radio battery?
Pure rechargeable batteries are placed inside the battery compartment of a Pure radio and are plugged into a socket by means of pins in the battery that correspond to the socket.
What happens when a radio battery does not charge?
Charge the radio/battery again. Just to be sure, give it another chance. If the battery charges, the issue is resolved. If the battery charges, but charge is weak or the battery does not hold the charge, the battery has likely reached its EOL, or End of Life. If the battery does not charge, battery may be defective or has reached its End of Life.
What to do if your radio charger is not working?
Charge another radio/battery of the same make and model in the charger. Determine if the issue is really with the radio or battery pack. If another battery of the same type and model charges, the charger is working. Skip to Step 8. If another battery of the same type and model does not charge, go to Step 7. Step 7. Swap out the charger.
Why do I need to charge my two way radio?
If your radio is already fully charged, keeping it in the charger could shorten its battery life. Only put the radio in the charger when it needs recharging! New batteries need a long overnight charge before you use them for the first time. This is known as “initialising”, and it will help you obtain the maximum battery capacity.
What to do if your two way radio is not working?
If you’re sure the battery is correctly placed in the charger, but the light is still flashing, contact your two way radio supplier for advice. It may not be a problem with the battery. Put the battery into another radio (which you know is working) to check whether the issue relates to the battery or the radio.